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US midterms bring surge of historic firsts for women and members of minority groups

Published November 4, 2026 6:15 am • Updated November 4, 2026 6:41 am •
US midterms bring surge of historic firsts for women and members of minority groups
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The 2026 US midterm elections will go down in history for the Democrats' dramatic takeover of both houses of Congress but also for a surge of historic firsts for women, LGBT, Black, and Native American candidates, as well as the election of the first Muslim US senator. 

The 2026 US midterm elections will go down in history for the Democrats' dramatic takeover of both houses of Congress but also for a surge of historic firsts for women, LGBT, Black, and Native American candidates, as well as the election of the first Muslim US senator. 

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